Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD)?

South Carolina law requires all children under 12 years of age to wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD while on board a vessel less than 16 feet long. The PFD must be fastened and of the proper size for the child.

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1. What is the minimum age to operate a boat?
2. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD)?
3. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD) on a kayak or paddle board?
4. How far away from a dock/boat/person do I need to be for my wake not to affect them?
5. What do the No Wake buoys mean?
6. What are some of the items inspected on a Vessel Safety Check?
7. Can I dock overnight at a Bluffton public dock?
8. Can I fish on the public docks?
9. How long can I dock at a public dock?
10. Where do I register my boat?